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  1. Senators Slam UnitedHealth’s C.E.O. Over Cyberattack

    Several lawmakers questioned whether the company had become so large — with tentacles in every aspect of the nation’s medical care — that the effects of the hack were outsize.

     By Reed Abelson and

    Andrew Witty, the chief executive of UnitedHealth Group, acknowledged before the Senate Finance Committee that hackers had found a weakness in its cybersecurity that forced the shutdown of a vast billing and payments system.
    CreditTing Shen for The New York Times
  2. In Reversal, Expert Panel Recommends Breast Cancer Screening at 40

    Some researchers said the advice did not go far enough. The panel also declined to recommend extra scans for women with dense breast tissue.

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    Breast cancer rates among women in their 40s are on the rise, increasing by 2 percent a year between 2015 and 2019.
    CreditMichael Hanschke/picture alliance, via Getty Images
  3. Collusion in Health Care Pricing? Regulators Are Asked to Investigate

    A data analytics firm has helped big health insurers cut payments to doctors, raising concerns about possible price fixing.

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    MultiPlan, a data analytics firm that works with major insurers, uses proprietary algorithms to recommend how much to pay medical providers.
    CreditJosé A. Alvarado Jr. for The New York Times
  4. Physical Fitness Linked to Better Mental Health in Young People

    A new study bolsters existing research suggesting that exercise can protect against anxiety, depression and attention challenges.

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    In a study, improved performance with activities such as 800-meter runs, curl-ups and standing jumps was linked with lower risk of mental health disorder.
    CreditMichelle Gustafson for The New York Times
  5. Philips Settles CPAP Breathing Device Lawsuits for $1.1 Billion

    Thousands of people with sleep apnea and other illnesses had sued the company, claiming flawed devices were harming them.

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    The Philips Respironics OmniLab Advanced+ breathing machine, one of several ventilator models the company recalled in 2021.
    CreditAndrea Ellen Reed for The New York Times

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The New Old Age

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  1. ‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’

    Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.

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    CreditKelly Burgess for The New York Times
  2. Why Are Older Americans Drinking So Much?

    The pandemic played a role in increased consumption, but alcohol use among people 65 and older was climbing even before 2020.

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    CreditLuisa Jung
  3. When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home

    Federal law requires states to seek reimbursement from the assets, usually homes, of people who died after receiving benefits for long-term care.

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    Medicaid estate recovery means surviving family members may have to sell the home of a loved one to repay Medicaid, or the state may seize the property.
    CreditSteven Senne/Associated Press
  4. Apparently Healthy, but Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s?

    New criteria could lead to a diagnosis on the basis of a simple blood test, even in the absence of obvious symptoms.

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    CreditLuisa Jung
  5. Old and Young, Talking Again

    A society in which members of different generations do not interact “is a dangerous experiment,” said one researcher.

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    College sophomore Zach Ahmed, left, and retired salesman Richard Bement met through the Opening Minds through Art program, designed to foster intergenerational understanding.
    CreditMadeleine Hordinski for The New York Times

Dying Broke

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  1. Facing Financial Ruin as Costs Soar for Elder Care

    The United States has no coherent system for providing long-term care, leading many who are aging to struggle to stay independent or to rely on a patchwork of solutions.

     By Reed Abelson and

    CreditWilliam DeShazer for The New York Times
  2. Desperate Families Search for Affordable Home Care

    Facing a severe shortage of aides and high costs, people trying to keep aging loved ones at home often cobble together a patchwork of family and friends to help.

     By Reed Abelson and

    April Abel, a former home health nurse at Roper St. Francis Healthcare, in the home of a patient, Ron Keur, in Summerville, S.C., in 2022.
    CreditDesiree Rios/The New York Times
  3. Extra Fees Drive Assisted-Living Profits

    The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled. The housing option is out of reach for many families.

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    Anne Palm with her parents, Donald and Florence Reiners, when they both lived at the Waters of Excelsior, an assisted-living facility near Minneapolis.
    CreditJenn Ackerman and Tim Gruber for The New York Times
  4. Why Long-Term Care Insurance Falls Short for So Many

    The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.

     By Jordan Rau and

    Jewell Thomas with her daughter, Angela Jemmott. Ms. Jemmott and her brothers pay $4,000 a month for home health aides who are not covered under Mrs. Thomas’s long-term care insurance policy.
    CreditBryan Meltz for The New York Times
  5. ‘I Wish I Had Known That No One Was Going to Help Me’

    Adult children discuss the trials of caring for their aging parents: unreliable agencies, a lack of help and dwindling financial resources.

     By Reed Abelson and

    Robert Ingenito helping his father, Jerry Ingenito, get out of bed at their home in Mamaroneck, N.Y.
    CreditMaansi Srivastava/The New York Times

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From Well

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  1. This Common Condition Can Damage Joints Long Before It’s Detected

    Nearly 33 million Americans have osteoarthritis. Experts explain how it affects the body, and why it’s so hard to diagnose.

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    CreditPatricia Voulgaris for The New York Times
  2. Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

    Testing suggests that pasteurization inactivates the virus. But what about raw milk and cheese?

     By Alice Callahan and

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  3. The Treadmill Desk Might Really Be Worth It

    Research shows they can indeed deliver fitness benefits while you work — but only if you use them wisely.

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    Walking on a treadmill during working hours can be a great way to move more during the week. But experts say it’s important to be strategic about when and how.
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  4. Even Celebrities Don’t Know How to Ask Their Friends About Ozempic

    When Barbra Streisand posted a comment on social media about the actress Melissa McCarthy, it prompted a public conversation.

     By Callie Holtermann and

    Barbra Streisand with Melissa McCarthy in 2016.
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  5. The First Six Weeks of Pregnancy, Explained

    Florida has banned most abortions after six weeks. Experts explain how that can often be before a woman knows she is pregnant.

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    Orangutan, Heal Thyself

    For the first time, scientists observed a primate in the wild treating a wound with a plant that has medicinal properties.

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